Patents by Inventor Derek Lee Goode

Derek Lee Goode has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11877414
    Abstract: In some examples, a tool-less electronic component retention apparatus includes a bracket to affix to a circuit board, and a spring-loaded arm attached to the bracket. The spring-loaded arm has an engagement tab that is angled downwardly to engage an upper surface of an electronic component to mount the electronic component to the circuit board. The spring-loaded arm is pivotable between an engaged position and a release position by a user without use of a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Bradford Adam Gill, Tony Seokhwa Moon, Derek Lee Goode
  • Publication number: 20230121074
    Abstract: In some examples, a tool-less electronic component retention apparatus includes a bracket to affix to a circuit board, and a spring-loaded arm attached to the bracket. The spring-loaded arm has an engagement tab that is angled downwardly to engage an upper surface of an electronic component to mount the electronic component to the circuit board. The spring-loaded arm is pivotable between an engaged position and a release position by a user without use of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Bradford Adam Gill, Tony Seokhwa Moon, Derek Lee Goode